Dwell (Hardback edition): Inviting God's Word to make a home in our lives, one verse at a time

by Anne Le Tissier

This 365-day devotional guides readers in the unique practice of dwelling with just one, or a few bible verses, for an entire week.

Readers may be new to the faith, struggling to apply scriptural truth to their daily reality. They may have been believers for years but are stuck in a rut, not meeting with God relationally as they read His Word. They may be limited on time to read while caring for young ones, or wearied by poor health. Or they may simply be seeking a fresh way to engage ever deeper with God in His living Word.

The author offers personal stories, anecdotes, theological insights, practical suggestions, reflective questions and prayers, to help readers engage and respond to each verse. A few weeks also include the ancient pracitces of Lectio Divina or Ignatian Contemplation.

Dwelling, that is, reflecting, praying into, and responding to the same verse(s) over seven days, encourages God's life-transforming, guiding , reassuring Word, to permeate our being and response, both in action and in prayer. And as we make room for God''s Word to make a home in our lives, its truth will continue to nurture and inform our living and praying, long after the week has passed.

396 pages, Hardcover

Published October 18, 2024

About the author

Anne was born and brought up in Guernsey but now lives in Worcestershire with her husband, three delightful chickens (‘the girls’), a skinny country garden, and a paddock where she grows her own veg. She loves to make time for leisurely meals with friends, days out walking the hills, and cosying up by the fire with a good book.

Anne's passion is to bring the bible’s teachings alive to our daily reality; helping us understand it, and making it accessible in ways that inspire application to our lives at a deeper level. She does this through writing books, blogs, articles and bible study notes, as well as preaching and speaking at churches, conferences and seminars throughout England.

More information can be found via her website: www.anneletissier.com

Reviews

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m just over a month into this book and have already found it has brought me closer to God. Anne invites us to focus on one Bible passage each week and opens it up to us through her insightful daily reflections. As we dwell on each verse, Anne takes us deep into each passage and with the sharing of her own personal testimony, profound Godly wisdom and Bible knowledge, helps apply it to our daily lives. My soul feels fed and nourished by this book and I know it’s going to be a lifelong companion. I am confident that this book will help you form a deeper connection with God as you allow His word to make a dwelling place in your heart.

[Leanne Wale · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so thankful that Dwell was recommended to me. It has changed my routines in a meaningful and lasting way.
For years I have struggled with devotionals focused on teaching when I really needed a guide to help me go and sit with Jesus each morning. In Dwell I have found that guide and point of inspiration to invite me into that precious place. I would recommend this book to anyone and regularly do!